SB1560 is a bill that amends sections 15-505 and 15-534.04 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, concerning the employment of school employees. The bill introduces new provisions for noncertificated persons—those who are current or prospective employees of a school district or charter school in Arizona but do not hold an educator certificate. The bill requires that any noncertificated person who has been disciplined in another jurisdiction for immoral or unprofessional conduct must successfully complete the disciplinary process in that jurisdiction before being employed in Arizona.

Additionally, the bill allows the State Board of Education (SBE) to suspend or revoke the ability of a noncertificated person to be employed by a school district or charter school in Arizona if they have had their employment ability revoked or suspended in another jurisdiction. The SBE may take action consistent with the terms of the revocation or suspension from the other jurisdiction unless the noncertificated person requests a hearing. If a hearing is requested, the SBE must determine whether to uphold or decline the revocation or suspension after conducting the hearing. The bill also expands the definition of "noncertificated person" and makes conforming changes to align with these new provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-505, 15-534.04, 15-203, 15-550, 15-513
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-505, 15-534.04, 15-203, 15-550, 15-513
Chaptered Version: 15-505, 15-534.04, 15-203, 15-550, 15-513